A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4236737 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4238709 epoch_slot_no: 5109 block_no: 4236560 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-01 02:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea4050ad3e44a5ff5abe85b2709b57d796403fc156cf4c36d0ebf4f91fb4053dBlock Operator
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